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Leroy F. Bass

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Sex: Male
Date Reported Missing:
Date of Death: 11/29/1976
Date of Recovery: 11/29/1976
Cause: Shooting
County: Howard
Referring Case Number: H-50-16260

Leroy Bass was in the business office of the Bass Motel with his thirteen year old niece. Two unidentified African American males entered the office and displayed weapons. Mr. Bass and his niece were taken to the living quarters of the office where the niece was locked in the bathroom. Mr. Bass was shot, causing his death. The niece escaped and called police. Robbery was the apparent motive for the murder.

Contact Information for this case:
Maryland State Police Homicide

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